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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Bahrain on cooperation in the field of Healthcare
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approvedthe signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Bahrain on cooperation in the field of Healthcare.
The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:-
- Exchange of information including publications and research outcomes;
- Exchanging visits by governmental officials, academic staff, scholars, teachers, experts and students;
- Participating in workshops and training courses;
- Encouraging health and medical research activities at both the private-sector and the academic level; and
- Any other forms of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon.
A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoU.
Ministry of Power
REC signs MoU with PFC for FY 2022-23
Shri Vivek Kumar Dewangan, CMD, REC signs MoU with Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon, CMD, PFC
REC Limited signed an MoU with PFC on 29th November 2022, as per the DPE Performance Evaluation System for FY 2022-23 for CPSEs. Shri Vivek Kumar Dewangan, CMD, REC signed the MoU with Shri Ravinder Singh Dhillon, CMD, PFC in the presence of Shri Ajoy Choudhury, Director, REC, Shri V.K. Singh, Director, REC, Shri Manoj Sharma, Director, PFC, Shri RR Jha, Director, PFC, Shri T.S.C. Bosh, Executive Director, REC and other senior officials from REC & PFC.
About REC Limited: REC Limited is an NBFC focusing on Power Sector Financing and Development across India. Established in 1969, REC Limited has completed over fifty years in the area of its operations. It provides financial assistance to state electricity boards, state governments, central/state power utilities, independent power producers, rural electric cooperatives and private sector utilities. Its business activities involve financing projects in the complete power sector value chain; for various types of projects including Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Renewable Energy. Recently, REC has also diversified into non-power infrastructure & logistics sector to cover areas such as airports, metro, railways, ports, bridges, etc.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
President of India to grace the PVTG Meet organised by Tribal Affairs Ministry at Rashtrapati Bhawan tomorrow
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will grace the PVTG  Meet in the Sports Ground of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, President’s Estate tomorrow. The President has invited the Members of 75 PVTGs for a visit to the Rashtrapati Bhawan for an extensive interaction with them and to apprise them about the various Schemes and Initiatives of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
A guided tour around the Amrit Udyan and the Rashtrapati Bhawan has been organized for the PVTG members, during the day.
The venue will play host to tribal cultural dances namely, the Mal Pahariya of Bihar, Siddi of Gujarat, Irula of Kerala, Sahariya of Rajasthan, Baiga Pardhauni of Madhya Pradesh and Budigali of Odisha. Following the cultural performances, the President will address the gathering of PVTGs members, at the venue.
Further, the President will felicitate one male and one female guest from each PVTG Community which will be followed by a Group Photo Session.
The PVTG guests will also attend High Tea and Dinner at the Sports Ground of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Shri Arjun Munda, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs; Smt. Renuka Singh Saruta;Minister of State Tribal Affairs, Sh. Bishweswar Tudu, Minister of State Tribal Affairs, and other dignitaries will also be present on the occasion.
Earlier this May, giving impetus to the cause of Scheduled Tribes, President of India, paid a visit to the Khunti District of Jharkhand and interacted with Women SHG Members at the Mahila SHGs Sammelan organized by the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India  and the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation , under the aegis of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, held at the Birsa Munda College Stadium.
It is pertinent to mention that, in addition to its various schemes and initiatives, in Budget 2023-24, Government of India has announced the Pradhan Mantri PVTG Development Mission. This will saturate PVTG families and habitations with basic facilities such as safe housing, clean drinking water and sanitation, improved access to education, health and nutrition, road and telecom connectivity, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. An amount of Rs.15,000 crore will be made available to implement the Mission in the next three years under the Development Action Plan for the Scheduled Tribes.
Tomorrow’s meet aims to acquaint the PVTG communities with the efforts of the Government towards their welfare and all-round development.
Ministry of Defence
India’s Defence Expenditure
The details of Budget Estimates  and Actual Expenditure, under Revenue and Capital Head of Defence Budget [including MoD  and Defence Pensions] for the last three years, are as under:-

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Year
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BE
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Actual Expenditure
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Revenue
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Capital
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Total
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Revenue
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Capital
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Total
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2016-17
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2,50,712.35
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90,209.63
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3,40,921.98
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2,60,167.33
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91,482.77
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3,51,650.10
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2017-18
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2,68,274.42
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91,579.70
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3,59,854.12
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2,84,272.86
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95,431.10
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3,79,703.96
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2018-19
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3,04,800.85
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99,563.86
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4,04,364.71
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3,05,141.96
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99,511.00
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4,04,652.96
It may be observed from the above table that there is full utilisation of funds under Revenue and Capital Heads.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naikin a written reply to ShriDerek O’brienin Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Education
Education scholarship increased 55 %, Rs. 2,200 crore loan for 10 lakh students: HR Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar
Inaugurating the 175th celebrations of St Joseph's college at Tiruchirapalli, he stressed that no youth should lack opportunity for education. “55% increase in education scholarships for this done. All the scholarships would be deposited in the students’ bank account on every 1st day from next December onwards”, he added.
Minister Sri Javadekar re-launched the website of St Joseph’s College and released the Dodransbicentenniel  Event Souvenir and Books on ‘Museum of Natural History in St. Joseph’s Institutions’ and ‘Flowering Plants’.
Delivering his special address, Human Resources Minister also said that 10 lakh students would be given Rs. 2,200 crore as loan subvention for the next three years.
Shri Javadekar said that Educational institutions alone are vital to human development and added that top priority should be given to the education.
“India has always been known for its excellent education culture”, HR minister said that value system is special for education in addition to Industry - Academy partnership which is very important he added.
Union minister stressed the need for enhancement in quality right from the school education. Increase in accountability of Educational institutions, teachers and students are also very much needed he said.
Praksh Javadekar said that 1.5 million teachers are under training and the third batch is to complete the training by next March, he added.
The minister said that innovation is the basic for sustainable growth and innovation should be the hall mark in the field of research and education.
Collector of Thiruchi Shri K Rajamani IAS, Vice chancellor of Bharathi Dasan University Dr P Manisankar and dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Aadhaar enabled fertilizer distribution system
During the year 2016-17, Direct Benefit Transfer  system of fertilizer subsidy was introduced on pilot basis in 19 districts. Further, DBT system was rolled out in a phase wise manner across all States and Union Territories from September 2017 to March 2018.
Under the fertilizer DBT system, 100% subsidy on various fertilizer grades is released to the fertilizer companies, on the basis of actual sales made by the retailers to the beneficiaries. Sale of all subsidised fertilizers to farmers/buyers is made through Point of Sale  devices installed at each retailer shop and the beneficiaries are identified through Aadhaar Card, KCC, Voter Identity Card etc.
Under Aadhaar enabled Fertilizers Distribution System , it is mandatory for the retailers to sell subsidized fertilizers through PoS devices. The Fertilizer sales are monitored online through web based Integrated Fertilizer Management System . A study conducted by NITI Aayog through M/s Microsave revealed that AeFDS has increased accountability of stakeholders including fertilizer manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers.
The NITI Aayog study in the pilot districts revealed that diversion of fertilizers has reduced. However, the extent of diversion of fertilizers for non-agriculture activities has not been quantified.
To address the peak season demand, the Agriculture Departments in all States/Union Territories have been advised to identify retail points where large rush of farmers is expected during peak season. State Governments have been advised to operationalize multiple sale counters with multiple PoS devices at such retail outlets so that large rush at such points can be dealt with in a smooth manner without causing any inconvenience to the farmers and retailers.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri. D.V.Sadananda Gowda in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
World Heritage Day: Archaeological Survey of India organises several programmes in Maharashtra
Mumbai,18th April 2022
The Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India, Mumbai Circle is organising various programmes at Raigad Ford today, 18th April 2022, on the occasion of World Heritage Day. This is in collaboration with Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh-Natya Shakha, Rang Manch Sahyogis.
Famous Marathi Play “Raigadala Jevha Jaag Yete” is being presented by the artists of Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh - Natya Shakha, Rang Manch Sahyog at Raj Sadar of Raigad fort. Also a photo exhibition is being organised titled 'Excavation and Conservation of the Raigad fort'. Entry is free.
ASI, Aurangabad Circle is organising similar programme at Ellora Caves under the purview of Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, today from 7 PM onwards.
A photo exhibition gallery is being displayed at Cave Number 16, Ellora. This will give visitors a photo tour of various monuments/archaeological sites under the jurisdiction of Aurangabad Circle.
The visitors will also get to watch 'TRIKAAL', a Cultural Festival being organised in collaboration with Birwa Qureshi, Founder, Artistic Director of Crraft of Art.
Performances by famous music maestros like Ustad Fazal Qureshi on Tabla, Anand Bhate, Vocal, Rakesh Chaurasia on Flute, Dilshad Khan on Sarangi, Sridhar Parthasarthy on Mridangam, Sangeet Haldipur on Keyboard, Gino Banks on Drums and Sheldon D’Silva on Bass Guitar.
Actor Sachin Khedekar is hosting the event. The main objective of the programme is to raise public awareness about our heritage and monuments and their preservation.
Earlier this morning Aurangabad Circle organised a cultural workshop on Warli Art at Tomb of Rabia Daurani , Aurangabad. This was in collaboration with Kiran Nadr Museum of Art.
ASI Mumbai circle had earlier organised a seminar at Elephanta Caves, off Mumbai coast yesterday on the eve of World Heritage Day. It was jointly organised by ASI, St. Xavier College, Mumbai, Museum Society of Mumbai, and Bombay Local History Society. Around 80 persons, including students, local guides and senior citizens participated in the seminar. Scholars discussed various aspects of heritage.
Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Dr Rajendra Yadav spoke about the importance of heritage and world Heritage sites of India. Prof. Anita Rahane elaborated about cave architecture of western India with special reference to Elephanta caves. Prof Srikant Jadhav, Deccan college explained the geomorphology of these caves and western Indian caves.
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Archaeological Survey of India, Mumbai Circle
Archaeological Survey of India, Aurangabad Circle
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Union Minister Dr L Murugan reaches Kerala for a two day visit; Will visit Kodungallur tomorrow
(Kochi, January 16, 2023
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Dr L Murugan reached Kerala for a two day visit. The Union Minister who reached Kochi today proceeded to Pampa for darshan at Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. Tomorrow , Dr Murugan will visit Kodungallur to have darshan at the Kodungallur Sree Bhagavathi temple, where the famous Thalappoli festival is going on.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India sets a new landmark, exceeds 3 crore tests
Tests Per Million  continue to rise, stand at 21,769 today
In a testament to the focussed, consistent and coordinated efforts of the Centre and the State/UT governments, India has set a new landmark of conducting 3 crore tests. Expanded diagnostic lab network and facilitation for easy testing across the country have given a substantial boost. With 7,31,697 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India is on its resolved drive to increase its testing capacity to 10 lakh tests daily. Building on this achievement, the Tests Per Million  have seen a sharp increase to 21,769.
While the cumulative testing rose from 1.2 crore on 14th July 2020 to 3.0 crore on 16th August 2020, the positivity rate has seen a rise from 7.5% to 8.81% in the same period. Although higher number of tests will push the positivity rate initially, but as the Delhi experience has amply shown, it will eventually lower when combined with other measures such as prompt isolation, tracking and timely clinical management.
Aggressive TESTING leads to early identification and isolation of #COVID19 positive cases. This coupled with efficient clinical treatment brings the Fatality Rate down. Thus, enhanced and timely TESTING is not only keeping the Positivity Rate low but also the Fatality Rate low.
A prominent determinant of the evolving testing strategy is the steadily widening diagnostic lab network in the country. This has significantly grown from one lab at Pune in early January 2020 to 1470 today, including 969 labs in the government sector and 501 private labs. These include:
• Real-Time RT PCR based testing labs: 754 
• TrueNat based testing labs: 599 
• CBNAAT based testing labs: 117 
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Defence
DEFENCE INDUSTRIAL CORRIDOR
Government of India, in its budget 2018-19, has announced setting up of two Defence Industrial Corridors  to develop a holistic defence manufacturing ecosystem in the country. One corridor has been established in Uttar Pradesh with six nodes namely, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur, Chitrakoot & Lucknow and another in Tamil Nadu with five nodes namely, Chennai, Hosur, Coimbatore, Salem & Tiruchirappalli.
As per the information received from Government of Uttar Pradesh, 108 Memorandum of Understanding  have been signed with industry/organization having potential investment of Rs 12,191 crore. Investment of Rs 2,445 crore has already taken place in Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor . Further, as per information received from Government of Tamil Nadu, arrangements have been made through MoUs etc. with 53 industries for potential investment of Rs 11,794 crore. Investment worth Rs 3,894 crore has already taken place in Tamil Nadu Defence Industrial Corridor . There is no proposal to establish any new Defence Industrial Corridor in the country.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Annasaheb Shankar Jolle in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Yoga is the “Perfect Indian Health Hamper” for health, harmony and happiness across the world: Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Shri Naqvi to participate in IDY 2022 programme at Panch Mahal, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Shri Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said that Yoga is the “Perfect Indian Health Hamper” for health, harmony and happiness across the world.
Shri Naqvi will perform Yoga with a large number of people from all sections of the society at Panch Mahal in historic Fatehpur Sikri, Agra in Uttar Pardesh on the occasion of International Day of Yoga tomorrow.
Rajya Sabha MP Shri Hardwar Dubey, Fatehpur Sikri Lok Sabha MP Shri Rajkumar Chahar, MLA Shri Babulal Chaudhary and MLA Shri Purshottam Khandelwal; UP Minority Commission Chairman Shri Ashfaq Saifi and other people’s representatives and prominent people from different fields will also be present on the occasion.
While talking to reporters at Fatehpur Sikri today, Shri Naqvi said that Yoga is the “golden key” to good health and good health is the real wealth.
The Minister said that he himself has been practicing Yoga for the last several years. Yoga is not just an exercise but it is “health science”. Yoga provides energy to our body as well as our mind. It helps in maintaining a balance in our lifestyle. Yoga not only positively changes the lifestyle but it also increases the level of health.
Shri Naqvi said that the entire world is today celebrating “International Day of Yoga” with passion and enthusiasm which is a reflection of India’s growing prestige at global level.
Ministry of Steel
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates the 270 Bedded Oxygenated COVID Care Centre at JSPL, Angul, Odisha
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today dedicated the COVID Care Centre at Jindal Steel & Power Ltd  Plant Angul, Odisha in the presence of Odisha Health & Family Welfare Minister Shri Naba Kisore Das and JSPL’s Chairman Shri Naveen Jindal. Sambalpur MP Shri Nitesh Ganga Deb, Chhendipada MLA Shri Susanta Kumar Behera, state Government and JSPL officials were also present on the occasion.
The COVID Care Centre is equipped with 270 oxygen supported beds, which includes 10 Non-invasive ventilation beds and five ICU beds with ventilators. The Company plans to expand the capacity of the COVID Care Centre to 400 beds by next month. Local community members can avail of the facility providing free COVID-19 testing, isolation centre, Ambulance services, medical treatment with free medicines, food as well as Counseling services. A dedicated team of doctors and paramedics are engaged to provide 24x7 service in the Centre.
Inaugurating the COVID Care Centre, Shri Pradhan appreciated JSPL’s support to the government in fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic. He lauded the Company’s role in supplying the lifesaving liquid medical oxygen to various hospitals across the country. Shri Pradhan mentioned that JSPL’s vision to build the largest Steel Plant of the World of 25 MTPA at Angul by 2030 will certainly fructify the aspiration of the local youths for sustainable livelihood and improve the quality of Life of the People in the Region. He highly appreciated the facilities created in the 270 bedded COVID Care Centre by JSPL for the people of Angul.
Odisha Health & Family Welfare Minister Shri Naba Kisore Das also thanked JSPL for its efforts to extend life support Oxygen, medical treatment and livelihood support for the local community to fight the global pandemic.
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Admission to Sainik School Kazhakootam Last Date December 5
Sainik School, Kazhakootam has invited application for admission to Class VI & IX  for the academic year 2018-19. Total number of vacancies for Class VI is – 60 nos. and for Class IX – 10 nos. Age limits for Class VI : Born between 02 Jul 2007 and 01 Jul 2008, for Class IX : Born between 02 Jul 2004 and 01 Jul 2005 and should be studying in Class VIII in a recognised school. The last date of issue of application form and prospectus and filling up of online application is 30th November 2017. The last date for receipt of filled in application at school is 05th December 2017.
The date of Entrance Exam is on 07 Jan 2018  and the centres are Kozhikode, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Palakkad, Sainik School Kazhakootam. 15% of seats are reserved for SC, 7.5% for ST, Out of remaining seats 67% are for Kerala Domicile- General and Defence . Different types of scholarships are given by Central/State Governments depending upon the parents’ monthly income.
The Prospectus, Application form and previous year question papers can be obtained from the Principal, Sainik School, Kazhakootam, Sainik School PO, Trivandrum – 695585 on the basis of request letter along with Demand Draft payable at Trivandrum drawn in favour of “Principal, Sainik School Kazhakootam”. Registration fee  is Rs.450/- . If the candidates purchased directly from the school, the registration fee is Rs.400/- . Address with telephone No., category and the class applied for and Date of Birth should be clearly mentioned in the request letter. On receipt of request letter and demand draft, the prospectus, application form and model question papers will be sent by Registered Post. The application form may also be downloaded from the school website `www.sainikschooltvm.nic.in’. The candidates should apply through online also. The online application form can be filled up on the link which would be available in the school website. Application forms will be available from 17 Oct to 30 Nov 2017.
For further details visit www.sainikschooltvm.nic.in. The admissions will be made strictly in accordance with the merit in the Entrance Examination, Interview and Medical fitness of candidates. The school has not deputed any individual/organisation/institution for admission related coaching/training.
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